Conversations flow
tongues wag
soft whispers
loud banters
everyone is busy
exercising their mouth
but who is listening?
Ears seem to be
an ornamental piece
in the face….
It seems to have
forgotten its function,
the art of listening!
Today, if you have noticed people always want their voice to be heard, but lack the patience to listen. Effective or active listening like other precious traits is becoming a rarity. They ask a question and do not have the willingness or the ear to hear you out.
Parents don’t give a conscious ear to their child’s small talks, as their phones keep them busy, the husband is busy watching an interesting match to lend a patient hearing to his wife, the colleague is busy working on a presentation when you speak, friends cut you through as you talk….. am sure many of you can relate to these scenarios.
Today, the art of actively listening is becoming a lost virtue. Do you agree?
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